Daily Facts about Vietnam War

2023

The United States withdraws its troops from Vietnam in 1973, effectively ending direct U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.

1982

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is officially dedicated to honor those who served and died in the Vietnam War.

1973

The last U.S. combat troops leave South Vietnam, marking the end of direct U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.

1972

The Vietnam War: The last U.S. Army combat ground unit departs Vietnam, marking the end of major American military involvement.

1972

President Richard Nixon orders the halt of military operations in North Vietnam, setting the stage for peace negotiations.

1968

Richard Nixon is elected as the 37th President of the United States.

1968

President Lyndon B. Johnson announces a halt to U.S. bombing of North Vietnam and seeks peace negotiations to end the Vietnam War.

1966

The U.S. military initiates Operation Rolling Thunder in the Vietnam War, representing an intensified phase of American military involvement.